Postgraduate Course: Acute Ophthalmology, Trauma and Advanced Surgical Techniques (COPH12006)
Course Outline
School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
Summary | Acute ophthalmology, trauma and advanced surgical techniques. |
Course description |
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate awareness of the latest advancements in ophthalmic investigations, treatments and surgical techniques and also of their limitations in the acute setting including management of anaphylaxis and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the assessment, treatment and management of ocular trauma and injury, intraocular foreign body, sudden painless loss of vision, intraocular and postoperative infection in planning medical/surgical care in acute and longer-term management.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Course Start Date |
17/01/2022 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam 60%, Coursework 40% |
Feedback |
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No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate awareness of the latest advancements in ophthalmic investigations, treatments and surgical techniques and also of their limitations in the acute setting including management of anaphylaxis and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the assessment, treatment and management of ocular trauma and injury, intraocular foreign body, sudden painless loss of vision, intraocular and postoperative infection in planning medical/surgical care in acute and longer-term management.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Heather Ellis
Tel: (0131)536 2033
Email: Heather.Ellis@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Karen Muir
Tel: (0131) 536 2041
Email: Karen.Muir@ed.ac.uk |
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